Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24061, John Dufendorf, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Dufendorf, John or Diefendorff
N. 24061.
Catharine
CONTENTS

State of New York Montgomery County 3. S. Catharine Diependorff of the Town of Minden, in said County, on this 14 th day of October 1837. personally appeared before the Hon. David F. Saffa a judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County & being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. - that she is a resident of said Town of Minden & aged ninety one years, the 27 th July 1837, & the widow of John Diependorff late of said Town who was a soldier in the war of the revolution & served repeatedly but cannot state the particular thereof - she further states that she was married by the Rev d Mr. Rosenkrantz a clergyman to the said John Diependorff on the 19 th day of April 1768 as will appear by the paper hereto Annexed marked (A.) given to her late husband aforesaid by the Rev d Mr. Dieck as she understood & believes from the record - that her said husband the aforesaid John Diependorff died about three years ago in the summer the particular day she cannot state; that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - that her said husband was a pensioner at the time of his death - the reason of her bodily infirmity cannot attend Court to make this declaration, & does not write her Name - Catharine her X Diependorff Mark Sworn & subscribed on the day year above written before me D. F. Saffa Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery & Commissioner in Supreme Court of said State.

State of New York Montgomery County 3 . I hereby Certify that the within named Katharine Leifendroff is known to me - that she is a credible person - cannot write her name & made her  her mark to the within before me - that she is unable to attend Court of Common Pleas to make this declaration by reason of her bodily infirmities - On testimony whereof I have hereunto this 14 th day of October - 1837 - My hand
D. H. Laria Judge of the court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery & counsellor in the Supreme court of said State

24. 138  New York  John Dufendaf Anaditka, in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Dufendaf of the Regt. commanded by Col. Coy — in the New York line for 19 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Nov. 1833 — and Reutto H. Adams Not plain
Arrears to the 4th of Apr. 33 $158 33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M. 34 36 66  $189 99
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. } To C. Stiles Clerk,
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 4, Page 95
The letter to Hon. J. P. McLean June 12, 1836 to John Stiles June 18th 1837

New-York Albany 172.
Catharine Dieffendorff widow of John Dieffendorff, deceased since the 26 th July 1834; Mustered into the State of New-York was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dieffendorff of the 1st Regt. in the New-York line for 14 months, private.
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York Albany at the rate of 40 Dollars 66 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 27th day of July 1834, the day of her husband's death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan- uary, 1838, and sent to Claimant, Minden, N. York
Arrears to the 27th of Sept. 1837 = $144:83 Pemi-annual allowance ending 4 M. 1838 = 23:33
$168.16
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk 8, Vol. 2 Page 106.
Letter to Hon. John Edwards Susc'd 27 Feb. 1838 See letters to P. G. Webster P. Agt Aug. 25, 1838 Do. to H. Cook, Oct. 5, 1838. Do. to P. G. Webster, Jan. 7. 1839
Ms. A. 9. 2. 16. 10 Jan 4/58.

62864. Catharine Diefendorff (widow of the late John Diefendorff) pension needed -
6227 married before the war
may be all? 14 mo. pri
All communications relative to the within application to be addressed to John Wallis of Palatine, Montgomery Co. N. Y. _____
adm? 14 mo. pri
$46.66. To commence
27 July 1834 - died 26
July 1834
To claim - Minden, Pr.

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"Register of"
Birth days of John Dieffendorf, Catharine Hop - also the day of their marriage & Births & death of their Children
John Dieffendorf was born 10 day of May A.D. 1742. Catharine Hop was born 27 day of July A.D. 1746. John Dieffendorf & Catharine Hop reciprocally consented & entered into the solemn obligation of matrimony on the 19th day of April A.D. 1768"

State of New York County of Montgomery ss.
On the 29 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two v, personally appeared before Henry J. Dufresne Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, John Dufresne, a resident of the town of Minden in the County & State aforesaid, aged Ninety Years in May last, who being first duly sworn Acco- rding to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein- after mentioned -
That in the month of February 1776, he was called upon and entered the Service of his County, in a Company to be commanded by Capt. Henry Dufresne, Lieut. Jacob Dufresne & ensign George Countryman, in Colo. Ebenezer Coss Regiment, that the Company to which he so belonged was then marched to Johnstown, a distance of about eighteen Miles, where the Militia from different directions were collected, that they were then stationed several days under Command of Gen. Schuyler when they were discharged & he returned home. That in the month of June following he was again called out in the Company to which he so belonged, with the Regiment under Colo. Coss, & marched under Command of Gen. H St. Clair to Cherry Valley Otsego County thence South to Uniedilla where they were stationed about three weeks. until a compromise was made between Gen. H St. Clair & Colo. Brant who then commanded a party of Indians, troops & Tories, when they were discharged & they returned home. The precise time of Service in going to, staying at & returning from Johnstown aforesaid, & in going to, staying at & returning from Uniedilla aforesaid he cannot state, but that he did, as he believes, at least two months actual duty.

in the Service of his Country. —
That in the Month of June 1777 he was again called into the Service of his Country, by his said officers above named and stationed, with the Company to which he belonged, near the place where Fort Plank was afterwards built, was then kept on duty about eight days. When they were allowed to return home for a short time, that he was called out at different times, put on duty & sent out in Scouting parties in different directions. until about the first of August following when he, with the Regiment to which he belonged Marched to Briskany in the County of Midea, when he was on the sixth day of August engaged in the Briskany battle in which his said Capt. Dufendorf & Colo Cox were killed — that about three days after the battle they returned home when he was again kept on duty & out in Scouting parties the most of the time until about the first of October following when they were Marched towards Stillwater on their way to Join in the battle against Burgoyne. that when they arrived near the place of battle they were informed that the battle was over or that they were not wanted and they returned home, when he continued on duty & out in Scouting parties as circumstances required until some time in the Month of November following when hostilities of that Season ended, that he was the most of the time during that Season in the Service of his Country & was required to be in constant readiness and that he did, as he believes, at least three Months actual duty in that year in the Service of his Country. —
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That in the Month of May 1778. he was again called into Service by Capt. Jacob Dufendorf, who Succeeded Capt. Henry Dufendorf killed in the Briskany battle as above stated, that he was stationed at Fort Plain then kept on duty & out in Scouting parties in different directions, as circumstances required to check the Indians & Tories, that he was so kept on duty the most of the time

until in the Month of November following when they were Marched to Cherry Valley, about twelve Miles South of Fort Plain, to protect the Inhabitants from Tory & Savage Cruelties, that they did not reach that place in time to save it from Savage Destruction, but remained there a short time, buried the dead & then returned, that soon after he so returned hostilities of that season ended & he was dismissed and that during that season he did, as he believes, at least four Months actual duty in the service of his Country.
That in the Month of May 1779. he was again called into service by his said Captain, was stationed at Fort Plain, then kept on duty & out in scouting parties to protect the Inhabitants & check the Incursions & Tories, that he was so kept in service almost continually, was occasionally allowed to go home for short periods but was required to be in constant readiness, that he so continued to serve until about the Month of December following when hostilities of that season ended, and that during that season he did, as he believes, at least four Months actual duty in the service of his Country.
That about the first of May 1780 he was again called into service by his said Captain, was stationed at Fort Plain, then kept on duty & out in scouting parties as circumstances required until about the last of July when he in the Company to which he belonged with other Companies under the Command of Col. Klock & Gen Van Rensselaer Marched to Fort Stanwix in the County of Oneida, about fifty Miles up the Mohawk River, to guard the government boats & property to that place, that they were employed about eight days in that service - that after they returned he was again stationed at Fort Plain there kept on duty & out in parties, as circumstances required, until about the twelfth day of October following when they were Marched against the enemy commanded by Sir John Johnson who was burning & destroying up the North side of the Mohawk River, that they Marched

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across the River under Command of Colo. Clyde, the Surp- -se of Colo. Loop, that on the North Side of the River they Joined a body of troops under Command of Colo. De- Bois & a body of Men under Gen. Van Rensselaer, they then pushed the enemy up the River towards the east Canada Creek, overtook them Command an engage- -ment near dusk, fought some time. When the enemy retreated, that night crossed the River & Marched west- -ward, That the next Morning they pursued them several Miles, but finding that they were out of reach, they returned. That after they so returned he was again Stationed at Fort Plain, then kept on duty & out in parties, as circumstances required, until some time in December following when he was again allowed to go home. And that in the various duties done by him during that Season he did, as he believes, at least three Months actual duty in the Service of his Country.
That about the first of May 1781 he was again called into Service by his said Captain, was Stationed at Fort Plain, then kept on duty & out in parties as circumstances required. The greatest part of the time until in October following, was left to guard the Fort. When Colo. Willet Marched to Johnstown with others & fought the battle with Butts & Rops, and that when Colo. Willet with his Men were Marching up the Mohawk River he joined them & pursued Butts & his party to the west Canada Creek where they were overtaken where Butts & several of his party were killed. And then they returned home. And that he did during that Season, as he believes, at least three Months actual duty in the Service of his Country.
That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to all of his Service.

That he was born in the town, County & State of his in the year 1742 —
That he has a record of his age in his Bible which he here exhibits —
That he was living in the town, County & State of his when called into Service as aforesaid, when he has since continued to live & now lives —
That he was called into Service at the different times & in the manner above mentioned —
That he cannot now state the names of regular officers who were with troops; Continental or Militia Regiments or the general circumstances of his Service, other than as the same is by him above stated —
That he never received a written discharge from the Service —
That Solomon H. Moyer & Andrew Moyer are the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighborhood, who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his Service as a Soldier of the Revolution, and that there is no Claggman residing in his immediate vicinity —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State —
Sworn to, and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid — Before me Henry D. Diefendorf a Judge of Court of Common Pleas
John his Diefendorf Mark
We Solomon H. Moyer residing in the town of Minden and Andrew Moyer residing in the same place hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Diefendorf who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; That we believe him to be Ninety Years of

of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn, and Subscribed, the day & year aforesaid. Solomon H. Moyer Andrew Moyer Before me Henry S. Diefendorf a judge of Mont Court Reas.
And I, Henry S. Diefendorf a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of said County do hereby declare my opinion, after investigating the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And I do further certify that it appears to me that Solomon H. Moyer who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the town of Minerva — and that Andrew Moyer who has also signed the same is a resident in the same place, & are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I further certify that it satisfactorily appears to me that there is no clergyman residing in the vicinity of the said applicant. And I further certify that the said applicant is unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity. Henry S. Diefendorf a judge of Mont Court Reas.

15.952 John Dusenbach Montgomery 6 th Youth
25
Adm. 1. yr 7 Months
   40  6.66    See Vol 3 p 17. 10.44  23.33  33 30    " " " 18 75.53  63 33  57.98    16.44   91.28    52.43   21.44    19-5.53   80.    57.98   11 64    33.66      91.64 - above 14 months    
H. Adams Fort Plain Montgomery Co N.Y.
6 Adams Fort Plain N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Dusen
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Feb 1776. 2 Private Capt Dusen Col Col Oriskany Johnstown 90 years a living   June 1777 3 " Same officers Unicoula Mc Culloch Witness   May 1778. 4 " Capt Dusen Col Col Fort Plank NYork   May 1779 4 " Same officers "   May 1780 3 " Capt Dusen Col "   May 1781 3 " " Genl Vern Johnstown   Breastier  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith: that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years, in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; and that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
a Judge Infirmary

MMHF our
November 11, 1925
Mrs. H. N. Schultz 607 South Boone St., Boone, Iowa
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 24061 it appears that John Dufendorf , or Diefendorff, the son of John, was born May 10, 1742 in Minden, Montgomery County, New York.
While a resident of said town he enlisted in February 1776 and served as a private in Captain Henry Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Cox's New York Regiment, then in June 1776 he enlisted and served in the said company and regiment, two months in all.
He enlisted in June 1777 and served as a private in Captain Henry Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Cox's New York Regiment; was in the battle of Oriskany (where said Captain and Colonel were killed); three months service during said year.
He enlisted in May 1778 and served four months in Captain Jacob Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Clyde's New

York Regiment, and in May 1779 he enlisted and served four months in said company and regiment.
He enlisted May 1, 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain Jacob Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Clyde's New York Regiment, and again on May 1, 1781 he enlisted and served three months in said Company and regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832 while a resident of Minden, New York. He died July 26, 1834 in said Minden.
Soldier married April 19, 1768 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York, Catharine(or Catty) born July 27, 1746, the daughter of Augustinus Hess, She was allowed pension on her application executed October 14, 1837 while a resident of Minden, New York. She died December 15, 1838.
Soldier's daughter, Gertrude Dygert, was a resident of Minden, New York in 1837.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1907 Sept. 27 - Hist. to W. D. Fergus - C 1908 Jan. 6 - Hist. to Grace H. Bowman " Feb. 28 - Hist. to Mrs. V. L. M. E. L. Dillenbeck 1923 - Dec. 31 - Hist. to D. F. Defance of - mmmt 1935 Nov. 11 - Hist. to Mrs. H. N. Schultz - mmmt
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24061
Catharine Diefendorff wid. of John Diefendorff John R. Nathan
Act July 4 th 1836
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Catharine Siegfriedhof John at 1935 John Jacob Siegfriedhof at 1935 Jacob H. Siegfriedhof at 1935
Department of State
John P. Mohr Com. of Envoys State Dept. for

John Dufendorf - N.Y. Albany act 7. June when cast for? G.W.C. Nov. 6. 1837.
Issued to the A.S. March 1834 JH

State of New York Montgomery County ss. I George D. Ferguson clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that Henry Cook, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace of said County. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice of the Peace & only believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit & to the within certificate of Character is his Genuine hand writing: And that Henry J. Devendorf whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate of Character of John Jacob Moyer is the identical Henry J. Devendorf before whom the affidavit of said Moyer purports to have been sworn, and that on the date of said Certificate he was a judge of Montgomery County Courts, & that his signature thereto is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18th September 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York
Montgomery County ss
George Waggoner of Amsterdam in said County being duly sworn deposes & states that during the Revolutionary War, he was well acquainted with John Defendorf of Amsterdam in said County, that the said John belonged in a Company of Militia Men commanded by Capt. Henry Defendorf, in Col. Col. d Regt. at the commencement of the War. That in 1776 he knew the said John to be called into the Service in the Spring and was kept on duty & out in scouting parties, and out on other duty, once to the South to Cherry Valley & Unadilla the most of the time until towards fall.
That during the following seasons of the war down to the year 1781. he knew the said John to be in the Service of his Country, some of the time stationed at Fort Plank and was out in scouting parties at different times and in different directions during the said several seasons. The particulars of which Service the deponent cannot give, but that the said John was kept out on such duty guarding the inhabitants & Country from Savages & Indian hostilities & injuries from Spring to fall during the several seasons aforesaid, the greatest part of the time, that from the danger & loss of Cattle during the said several seasons aforesaid, it was necessary for every man to be almost constantly under arms, and that the said John was considered a trusty & faithful soldier and did his duty as he was required during the several seasons aforesaid. - And further the deponent states not.
Subscribed & sworn to the 4 th day of July 1833 before me
George Waggoner
J. Cook Justice
And I the said Justice hereby certify that George Waggoner who has made the foregoing affidavit is a credible man and that his statement is entitled to credit.
J. Cook Justice

Free.
Once
Hon. J. R. Poinsett Sec y of War (Pension Office Dept.) Washington City
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Palatine N.Y. Jan y 8 th
2246 16 January 1838 Pension Office

Sir.
Palatine, Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Jan. 5. 1838.
Enclosed are supplementary affdts. in the case of Catharina Dieffenhoff - widow of the late John Dieffenhoff for a pension. The affd t . of Hon. Jacob Snell shows the fact in the way required by the Dept t . of the marriage of the applicant - & the affd t . of the applicant supplies the defects in her declaration agreeable to the directions of the Dept t . in that behalf -
Yours &c. John Nellis

(A) J. D. P. D & E
I do hereby Certify that John Dieffendorf, son of John Dieffendorf, was lawfull married to Catty Kels, Daughter of Augustinus Kels, on the 10 of April 1768 as will appear by the Church Book of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Stone Arabia in the County of Montgomery and State of New York. Given under my hand at Canajohary this 8 th of August 1781.
Chr. A. Sick V d Minister of the Reformed Protest. Dutch Churches of Stone Arabia & Canajohary
(J. D.)

State of New York Montgomery County ss. Gertrude Dygert of the Town of Minden in the said County being duly sworn says that she is the daughter of John Dieffendoff & Catherine wife of said John that her said father John Dieffendoff always resided in the Town of Minden aforesaid until his death which happened according to the best of her recollection on the 26 day of July 1834 - that she attended his funeral - that her said mother, the said Catherine is still living has remained a widow ever since the period of the said John Dieffendoff's death aforesaid - & resides in the said Town of Minden - that she has often seen the paper annexed to the declaration for a pension made by her said mother before the Hon. David F. Sayre in her presence as the widow of the said John - that she recollects that the said paper once had a seal which she thinks was cut out by some of the children & said paper was always regarded what it purports as containing the time of the marriage of her said deceased father to her said mother the said Catherine - that her said deceased father was born May 10. 1742 as appears by a record made in the family bible of her said father - that her said father was a Pentecostal at the time of his death - that she has heard her said father say in his life time that he was engaged in the Dutchess battle - that at the time Walter Butler was killed - that the Rev. Mr. Pick is dead as she has been informed otherwise - that the paper here to annexed marked B. is a copy from the record in her father's Bible containing the birthdays of her parents & their intermarriage as therein noted - & further says not - Gertrude Dygert Sworn to this 16 th day of October A.D. 1837 before me - I certify I am acquainted with said Gertrude & that she is credible Bartholomew Schum Justice

State of New York.
Montgomery County
ss. I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the said County & of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify that the said Court is a Court of record - that David F. Baccia Esq. before whom the within declaration for a person of Catherine Dieffendorff purports to have been sworn to was at the date thereof one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid - that Barthol- omew Schram before whom the within affidavit of Gertrude Dyger purports to have been sworn to, was at the time a Justice of the peace in the said County - that I am acquainted with the hand writings of the said Judge & Justice of the peace & verily believe that the signature to said declaration of the said Judge to be his proper hand writing & signature, & that the signature of the said Justice to said affidavit to be his proper hand writing - In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name & affix the seal of said County at the said Court this 19 th day of October 1837.
Geo D. Ferguson Clerk fn. R. B. Cushing Dep. Clk

State of New York
County of Montgomery ss.
John Jacob Moyer of a residence in the County & State aforesaid, being duly sworn deponeth & saith, that during the Revolutionary War he was well acquainted with John Dufresne who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration. That in 1776. the said John belonged in a company of Militia men commanded by Capt Henry Dufresne in Col. Cox Regiment, that in February in that year the said John was marched to Johnstown, then remained several days under command of Gen Schuyler as stated in said declaration, as was also the deponent. That in the month of June following, as deponent believes, the said John was called out & marched to Cherry Valley, thence South to Unidella where he was stationed with the men under Gen. Sullivan, about three weeks, as was also the deponent. The deponent further saith, that in 1777. he knew the said John to be out in the service of his country at different times & to different places, the particulars of which deponent cannot now state, that in August in that year he knew the said John to be in the service of his country in the battle of Oriskany in the County of Oneida, as was also the deponent. That in October in that year he knew the said John to march with the company in which he belonged, for Stillwater in the County of Saratoga to join in the battle against Burgoyne, as did also the deponent, that when they arrived near the place of battle they were informed that the battle was over, or that they were not wanted & they returned home. The deponent further saith that in the season of 1778. he knew the said John to be in the service of his country at different times, in a company then commanded by Capt Jacob Dufresne, the particulars of which service deponent cannot now state, that in the fall of that year he knew the said John to march to Cherry Valley with the company to which he belonged, at the time that place was destroyed by the Indians & Tories. The deponent further saith, that in the month of May, as he believes, in the year 1779. the said John was again in the service of his country, was stationed at Fort. Plank, then kept on duty, & out in scouting

parties, as circumstances required, the particulars of which said deponent cannot give, but that the said John was almost constantly on duty during that season until about the month of December following, as was also deponent at said Fort, &
The deponent further saith that in 1780 he knew the said John to be in the service of his country at different times during the season, the particulars of which the deponent cannot state, that in the month of July in that year he knew the said John to march with the company in which he belonged, as did also the deponent, with men under command of Colo Block & Gen Van Rensselaer, that they marched to Fort Stanwix in the County of Oneida, about fifty Miles up the Mohawk River, to guard the government boats & property to that place & that they were employed in that service about eight days.
And the deponent further saith that in 1781. he knew the said John to be in the service of his country, the particulars of which deponent cannot now state; That in the latter part of October in that year, after the Johnstown Battle, and when Colo Willet & his men were marching up the Mohawk River in pursuit of Buttle & Rapp, the said John joined them & pursued the enemy to the west Canada Creek, as did also the deponent, when they were overtaken, Buttle & several of his party killed & then they returned home.
And the deponent further saith, that during the several seasons of our war, the parties of Indians & the Tories, along the Mohawk River & the adjoining settlements, were almost continually doing great mischief in burning, destroying, murdering & taking prisoners wherever they went, that every faithful friend of his country was almost constantly in service, stationed in parties in the different Forts & sent out in scouting parties in different directions, and that the said John was regarded & relied upon as a faithful friend & defender of his country and further deponent saith Not
Subscribed & sworn to the
29 th day of September 1832.
Before me Henry S. Dyer A Notary Public
John Jacob his Mark Mayer

before me Henry J. Divenhoff judge of Mont. Court. Gleas
State of New York, Montgomery County, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that Henry J. Divenhoff, before whom the foregoing Declaration, Certificate and Affidavit was sworn to, was on the date of the said Declaration, Certificate and Affidavit a judge of Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. And that I am well acqu- ainted with the handwriting of the said judge and truly believe that the name of the said Judge subscribed to the said Declaration, Certificate and Affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the of Office this tenth day of October 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
And I the said Henry Divenhoff do certify that John Jacob Moyn who has made the foregoing affidavit is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit. Sept. 18 th 1833 Henry J. Divenhoff Judge of Montgomery County Court

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Nov 3. 1837. Pension office.
NY.
4 July '36 3 rd Sec
Free
Hon. J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War Washington City.
patulum Oct 31

Hon J. R. Poinsett Sir:
Palatine Montgomery Co., N.Y. Oct 30. 1837
Enclosed I send petition papers for Catharine Dieffendorff applying for a pension as the widow of the late John Dieffendorff, who was a pensioner at the time of his decease. She relies upon the evidence in the case of her said husband for such amt. of pension to her as that evidence may warrant & entitle her to.
Yours respectfully John Nellis

Payments to be made at New York by Jesse W. M c . Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E, Vol. 1. Page 95 by J. C. Stiles Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Dusenford of the State of New York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Sixty Three dollars and Thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 6 day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three —
J. L. Gordon
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

FREE
Hon Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of War Washington District of Columbia
Catskill Sept 17 N.Y. 1836
N 1129 August 14/38 Pension Office Washington

State of New York
Montgomery County ss: Verena Dygert being duly sworn says that she is a resident of the town of Minden in the County afor- said and daughter of Catharine Dispen- saff who is the widow of John Dispen- saff a Revolutionary Pensioner, living in the same town and County, - that she has for some time past furnished necessaries and comfor- ts of life to her Mother Catharine who is quite feeble in mind and feeble in body being entirely unable to transact any business whatsoever; her extreme age confining her to her bed and requiring the aid of her deponent in different ways - And this de- ponent further says that the grandchildren of said Catharine have got the control and possession of the Pension Certificate, upon which they have drawn the Pension Money and as this deponent is informed and believes has been appropriated to their own use - further that said widow has requested this deponent to draw the money, but the gra- ndchildren have by having the control of the last straight deprived this deponent also that the widow is in a very needy condition and will suffer for want of thereof - And this deponent also says her Mother requested her to obtain the Certifi- cate aforesaid, but that she was absolutely denied the possession of it although frequently requesting the grandchildren to surrender the same - This deponent prays that the Original Certi- ficate may be restored and a new one granted, so that the widow may have the use of her own money or at all events that the former one may be countermar- ked until a proper application is made for the same, all of which

This deponent testifies to be the best of her information and belief and this deponent further says that, signed and sworn this 10 th day of August Gertrude Dugert 1838 before me P. Countryman Justice Of the Town of Minden

Fort Plain August 11, 1838.
Dear Sir,
The within affidavit in relation to Mrs. Diezendorffs Pension money is worthy of serious attention and immediate care of the Department of War - In this case there has been a gross perversion of the money which was intended to alleviate the sufferings of a poor old Lady who is daily in need of it - Mrs. Deygert is an affectionate daughter of the old Lady, who cannot support or take care of her without the aid of the Pension money - Neither the old widow nor Mrs. Deygert can get the Pension Certificate and to avile Mrs. Diezendorff to have the use of it she must have a new Certificate which you will please send to Mrs. Diezendorff directed to Fort Plain Post Office, Montgomery County, New York or to Mrs. Gertrude Deygert of the same place -
Yours with respect
P. E. Webster
(P.S.) Please answer this soon after its receipt and inform me what will be the proper course to pursue in this matter and thereby oblige
P. E. Webster

At a Court of Common Pleas, held at the Court House in Volhinton in & for the County of Mont- gomery on the tenth day of December 1834. Present as The Hon. Abraham Morrell David Sprague Samuel A. Gilbert Esquires Judges Henry D. Devendoff & John Hand
In the matter of John Devendoff a prisoner.
Abraham Waggoner and Josiah Devendoff appeared in open Court, & on being duly sworn did depose and say that they were well acquainted with John Devendoff residing in the town of Linden in the county of Montgomery a prisoner of the United States: that he died in the said town of Linden on the twenty sixth day of July last past and left his wife Catharine Devendoff here surviving, who now is residing in the said town of Linden. And that the testimony adduced in this matter was in all respects satisfactory to said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this tenth day of December 1834.
Geo: D. Ferguson

FREE
W m J. R. Pownall Secretary of War Washington, —
C1743- Oct 4, 1888
Prisoner Office
Capt. Diefendorf N.Y. M. 1836.

Fort Steilacoom Sept 29th 1838
Sir a pension Certificate was obtained by the war department, for Catherine Diepenhoff of Saint Louis widow of John Diepenhoff deceased, on the nineteenth day of Jan'y 1835, whereby she drew a pension from the treasury Seventh day of July 1834, during her forty Life Rotten and Lefty Six Cents, for annum  annum during the term she remained unmarried, she has drawn the money for said Certificate up to 4th of March 1838, then power of Attorney & affidavit was sent to the Attorney General of the United States for paying pensions for the purpose of drawing Pensions from the fourth of March 1838, to the fourth of Sept 1838, and the agent sent it back with a note on it that the said pension was suspended by the War Department, will you have the goodness to inform me for what reason said pension was suspended, if any explanation is wanted, that it may be done, so that she may draw her pension;
Yours Respectfully
W. H. Poinsett Secretary of War
A. Cook

Jan 1 '39
1 1/2
Cow.
Catb Dieffenbach Nijm.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Conner's of Russians Washington

Fort Plain Decr. 26 th 1835
Dear Sir
I some time since directed you an affidavit of Mrs Dygert accompanied with a letter desiring information in relation to the pension claims of Catharine Dieffenhoff relict of John Dieffenhoff a soldier in the last war or Revolutionary war.
Mrs D is a resident of Minerva, Montgomery County State of New York.
You was then informed of the necessitous condition of the aged widow and pecuniary of the funds which were intended as a boon for the services of her patriotic husband and approp- riated by Congress towards comforting and solacing her in the "sear leaf." We also stated in the affdt. that original pension certificate was withheld from her affectionate daughter by hands of an unfeeling grand son. You then advised Mrs Dygert, the daughter of the widow, to obtain the appointment of a guardian. She made the attempt, but on account of the extreme old age of the widow and a threatened litigation in the part of the old ladies keeper she failed in procuring a guardian and the matter was left in "statu quo."
Since that time however the old lady has died viz on the 15 inst. before her death the Overseers of the Poor of this Town were obliged to give directions to the family to procure comforts of life &c.
The Certificate is yet in the hands of the grand children who will probably attempt to draw the last premium.

payment - I do not think they are entitled to it - Whatever directions or advice concerning this matter you feel disposed to give will be gratefully recei- ved by
Your humble Servt.
D. G. M c KITTRICK

State of N York
Montgomery County
ss, On the 23 d day of December 1837
Personally appeared before me John T
Johann A Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Jacob Snell of the Town of Palatine County and State aforesaid, aged seventy six years past, who was duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Johannes Dieffendorff since the commencement of the Revolutionary War, vizt since the year 1775,
Deponent further saith, that sometime in the aforesaid year 1775, the Mili- tia from the South Side of the Mohawk river, Col Coxs Regt, vizt for part in summer, when deponent became acquainted with the aforesaid Johannes Dieff- endorff, When the said Regt was ordered to Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine and Sta- tioned at different houses, and more particular at Fort Snell, which was erected at the expense of deponents Grandfather, Johannes Snell, as always, instructed, In the French War, When and at which time, deponent did and has noticed the aforesaid Johannes Dieffendorff with his arms and accutriments, When on forward
deponent further saith that again, latter part of April 1777, When part of Capt Christian Getman Company of Rangers, when deponent became a substi- tute in lieu of his brother John, who belonged to the Company of Rangers Under Capt Getman, When ordered to go on the South Side of the Mohawk river there joined some of the Militia of Col Coxs Regt, - And according to depon- t memory and belief, part of Capt John Wines Company of Rangers, all joined and marched to Sarlough, believing Under the command of A M c John Seber Ordered by the Tryon Committee of Safety, to apprehend a number of disaffected persons, called Tories, in those days, And among which number, that went and who were ordered out, in taking and apprehending those Tories was the deceased worthy Soldier, vizt, Johannes Dieffendorff One of the persons who was ordered out as
deponent further saith, that he is Sanguine and sure, that after the year 1777, not one year from that time, until the final termination of the hazardous Revolutionary struggle, have elapsed, but that deponent has met the dec- old veteran, in arms, either with the Militia in Mass. Regt or Company
Interlined before Execution
Sworn & subscribed to this
23 rd day of December 1837
before me - John W. Lawrence Justice

from year to year, until the final conclusion of the said Revolutionary War.
Deponent further saith, that he hath been well acquainted with the family of M c Dieffendorff, that he chiefly and commonly, in passing and re-passing along the road to the German Flats, generally, calling at the house, at least forty years past when seeing the same Old lady, purporting to be the legal and lawful wife of the aforesaid Johannes Dieffendorff, and yet the same Old lady, deponent in passing along, did call to see her, at the same house and place of residence, deponent has seen her, at times when her husband was living, when always found them cohabiting with each other, as husband and wife.
Deponent further saith, that although not at present an acting member of the Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, but according to the Rules and regulations of said Church considered and termed a member of the Old Consistory, and in consequence Intrusted with the Old Church Record which has been kept by The Rev d Abraham Rospgraunt, & others the Rev d some of the Clergy respectively, in the Holland, Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia that by request, deponent states, that by examining the Entries of Marriages, in the said Entry book by the Rev d Record or Church book on this day, finding an Entry made, by the proper and identical hand writing of and by the Rev d Abraham Rospgraunt, that he married Johannes Dieffendorff and Catharina Kespri. On the nineteenth day of April, in the year One thousand, Seven hundred and Sixty Eight.
Deponent further saith, that he perfectly recollects that his Father & Grand Father, as well as all others, of the his congregation, as well as the congregation, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, that he did perform Baptismal and Marriages, to all classes of denominations, and that he, the said, Abraham Rospgraunt, was highly respected as a regular Clergyman, and further saith not.
Sworn to, and subscribed This 23 d day of December 1837
John T. Peterson J. S. D.
Jacob Snell

State of New York
Montgomery County S.S. Catharine Dieffendorff of the Town of Minden in said County widow of the late John Dieffendorff, being Sworn, says, in order to amend her said declaration for a pension on file, (as she has been informed & believes) in the pension office Department that her said husband, John Dieffendorff deceased served in the revolutionary war in the Company whereof Henry Dieffendorff was Cap t until his death which happened as she always understood in the said war, (thereafter her said husband she thinks, served under Jacob Dieffendorff) in the Reg t of Col l Gore, she thinks, in Gen l Herkimer's Brigade - that she was acquainted with the officers she has named - that her said husband was often absent from home in the service, she thinks, in said war - but on account of the great length of time that has elapsed & her great age & consequent loss of memory she cannot remember the particulars of his services at present otherwise than as follows: that her said husband was engaged in the battle at Oriskany in the said war as he informed her she believes - she knew that he was then absent from home & she felt alarmed for his safety when she learned that a battle had been fought. he was absent from home, she should say about from one to two weeks at that time - & thinks it was in the year 1777 in the fall - that her said husband in said Company, she supposes to which he belonged, served sometime about a week, under Gen l Van Rensselaer as he has said husband informed her in said war but cannot say what time this service was rendered in said war - further says that she never charged her memory with the services of her said husband as he was often called out & cannot state them but as they should be related to her - that she thinks her said husband served partly as a private or non-commissioned officer in said Company - & that she has so far as she can remember now, stated all she can as to her said husband's services - further says not
The words "Oriskany" & "partly" written on erasures, & the words "cannot state them" interlined before Execution
Catharine her Dieffendorff Mark
Sworn & subscribed to this 23 rd day of December 1837 before me - John W. Lawton Justice

Montgomery County. ss. The subscriber a Justice of the peace in said County do certify that I am acquainted with the within named Catharine Seifendorf - that she is, I believe very good - is a resident of Minden - & her statement within entitled to credit - that she was sworn by me to the truth of the within - This 21 st day of December 1837 & signed within by making her mark, she being unable to write her name - John W. Hawn Justice
State of New York Montgomery County ss. I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the said County & of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do certify that John T. Getman & John W. Hawn before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been sworn were respectively at the date of the same Justices of the peace in & for said County - that I am acquainted with their hand writings & firmly believe that their signatures to the foregoing affidavits as the officers before whom same were sworn to is their own proper hand writing & signature - In witness whereof I have to this 25 th day of December A.D. 1837 put my Name & affixed the seal of my office - Geo: D. Ferguson Clk.
No 2146
Catharine Seifendorf of the late John Seifendorf of Minden (affidavit in support of her application for a pension. Suff. of Hon. Josiah Shill.
All communications in relation to the enclosed take address to John Neller Palatine, Montgomery Co. N.Y.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Jany 2 d 1857.
Sir:
I return herewith the papers & in reply to your enquiry of the 31 st ulto. have to inform you that the pension of Catherine Dieffendorff, Albany N.Y. roll under Act of 4 July 1836, at $46. 65 / 100 per annum, appears to have been paid to March 1. 1838.
Jacob H. Dieffendorff, same roll, Act June 7 1832, appears to have been paid to March 1. 1847.
John Jacob Dieffendorff, same roll & Act, appears to have been paid to March 1. 1839.
Very Respectfully Your ob t Serv t
Geo: C. Whiting Esq. } Mr. Thomas (Comm r of Pensions) } Auditor

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Diefendorf
Service N. Y.
Additional Service Res. War
John Diefendorf 1st N.Y.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim, except J. # 12772 W. # 24061

Ms. B. 76

St. Johnsville, N.Y. Nov. 17. 18 to the Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me the military record of John Diefenbach , of the 1st reg. of Sturton Co. of N.Y. and also of Augustus Hess (Augustus Hess). By doing so you will greatly oblige Mrs. E. L. Diefenbach St. Johnsville. N.Y.

Barre, Iowa
Oct. 7 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir -
Can you give me any information about John Diependorf, born in Minden, N. Y. May 10. 1742, and died in Minden, N. Y. 1834? His wife, Catherine, who is on the pension list. Any information concerning him or his wife will be greatly appreciated by me, as I am trying to prove my

- 2 - eligibility to join the D. A. R.
Thanking you in advance for your efforts I am Very truly,
Genevieve Schultz. (Mrs. H. N. Schultz) 607 So. Bogue St. Bogue, Louisiana.

Palmer House, Chicago.
(The Chicago Hotel Co. Lessee)
CABLE ADDRESS: REMLAP
WESTERN UNION CODE.
COMMERCIAL CABLE CODE USED.
Dec. 21, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Dept. of the Interior Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the Revolutionary war and pension records of John Diefendorff, born May 10, 1742, died July 26, 1834? He served at the battle of Johns- town, and at Briskany under Captain Henry Diefendorff. If there is any expense incurred in copying and sending these records, kindly let me know.
Hoping to receive them as soon as possible,
Yours truly,
(Mrs.) Grace H. Bowman Palmer House Chicago, Ill.

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1907

Oak Park. Ill. Aug. 28. 1907.
Hon Comr of Pensions Washington.
D. b.
Dear Sir. Under date of August 5. 1907. F. b. Hinsworth The Adjutant General sent me the following record. The records show that unfohan Dieffendorf and one Johannes Dieffendorff served as privates in Captain Jacob Defendorfs Company of Lieut Colonel Samuel Myles's Regiment New York Militia. Their names appear on a receipt roll dated at Canajohary Sept 25. 1784 which shows that they received payment for services in the co and regt mentioned in the County of Tyron (Montgomery) in said war. The regt was on duty at different times from June 15. 1779 to Jan 1. 1783 but the date of commencement or expiration of service of the soldiers named has not been found of record. It is suggested that additional information concerning the soldiers may be obtained from the Comr of Pensions in this city. Would you kindly give me that additional information for our family record. Thanking you for this kindness
Sincerely Yours. W. D. Fergus.

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For D. A. Defendorf, Census Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Jeremiah Youngs - File no 8-9533. Samuel Sexton - Either of Schoharie Co., N.Y. originally of Hudson, Penna.
John Diefendorf - File no. M. 24061 - or Duf -
Called Nov. 15 - 1923

mmw/HF
December 31, 1983
D. A. Defendorf Census Bureau Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 84081 it appears that John Dufendorf, or Diefendorff, the son of John, was born May 10, 1748 in Minden  Lebanon Montgomery County, New York, and while living in said  his town, he enlisted in February 1776 and served as a private in Captain Henry Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Cox's New York Regiment, then in June 1776 he enlisted and served in the said Company and Regiment, two months in all.
He enlisted in June 1777 and served as a private in Captain Henry Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Cox's New York Regiment; was in the battle of Oriskany (where said Captain and Colonel were killed); three months service during said year.
He enlisted in May 1778 and served four months in Captain Jacob Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Clyde's

New York Regiment, and in May 1779 he enlisted and served four months in said Company and Regiment.
He enlisted May 1, 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain Jacob Diefendorf's Company, Colonel Clydo's New York Regiment, and again on May 1, 1781 he enlisted and served three months in said Company and Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832 while a resident of Minden, New York. He died July 26, 1834 in said Minden.
Soldier married April 19, 1768 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York, Catharine (or Catty) born July 27, 1746, the daughter of Augustinus Hess, and who was allowed pension on her application executed October 14, 1837 while a resident of Minden, New York. She died December 15, 1838.
Soldier's daughter, Gertrude Dygert, was a resident of Minden, New York in 1837.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.